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4ฯ€ Non-Coplanar Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: Dosimetric Evaluation of VMAT Configurations in for Recurrent Head and Neck Tumors

Authors: Sixue Dong, Weigang Hu, Jiazhou Wang, Zhen Zhang

Affiliation: Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the dosimetric benefits and treatment efficiency of different beam configurations in 4ฯ€ non-coplanar VMAT for SBRT in recurrent head and neck tumors

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A Novel Non-Measured and DVH-Based IMRT QA Framework with Machine Learning for Instant Classification of Susceptible Lung SBRT VMAT Plans

Authors: Chuan He, Anh H. Le, Iris Z. Wang

Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cedars-Sinai

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a non-measured and DVH-based (NMDB) IMRT QA framework integrating machine learning (ML) to classify lung SBRT VMAT plans prone to delivery errors
Methods: 560 Eclipse AcurosXB l...

A Pilot Study to Implement a Definitive Breast SBRT Technique

Authors: Charmainne Cruje, Maria Dumol, Nawroz Fatima, Marisa Finlay, Kalaina Johnson, Raman Mohla, Jasleen Uppal

Affiliation: Trillium Health Partners, Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the robustness of a breast SBRT protocol in achieving target coverage by utilizing online- and retrospectively-matched CBCT-to-CT images.
Methods: The first pilot patient was s...

Benefits on Respiratory Gating Delivery of Lung SBRT

Authors: Andrew Huang, Jonathan Huang, Andrew S Kennedy, Ellie Grace Kong, Ajay Zheng

Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Centennial Medical Center, Executive Medical Physics Associates, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, Belmont University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Lung stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is the standard of care for early-stage lung cancer. Respiratory phase gating can be applied to mitigate motion-induced effects. The purpose of t...

Comparison of Portal Dosimetry and Delta4ยฎ for Pretreatment QA of Sfrt-VMAT Plans

Authors: Tianyuan Dai, Zejun Jiang, Xiangyue Kong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to evaluate the reliability of SFRT-VMAT plan verification by comparing two QA methods: Portal Dosimetry (PD) and Delta4ยฎ.
Methods:
Preteatment QA was conducted for 1...

Comprehensive Analysis of Plan Modulation in SRS/SBRT Plans: A Single Institution Study of 461 Cases

Authors: Yunfeng Cui, Will Giles, Xinyi Li, Ke Lu, Jennifer C. O'Daniel, Anna E. Rodrigues, Chunhao Wang, Lana Wang, Yibo Xie, Sua Yoo, Jingtong Zhao

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To establish quantitative measurement of plan modulation for SRS/SBRT treated with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) on C-arm LINACs.
Methods:
A total of 461 plans were analyze...

Contingency Planning for Left-Sided Breast Radiation Treatment Using Breath-Hold Technique with Different Delivery Methods

Authors: Nrusingh C. Biswal, Sally Cheston, Sung-Woo Lee, Weiguang Yao, Baoshe Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) technique in left breast radiation reduces doses to critical organs such as the heart, left lung, and left anterior descending artery (LAD). With the a...

Creation of Customized Workflows in a New Surface-Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) System

Authors: Sorour Hosseini, YuHuei Jessica Huang, Jeremy Kunz, Nicholas Pierre Nelson, Ryan G. Price, Prema Rassiah, Hui Zhao

Affiliation: University of Utah, Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility and clinical implications of creating customized workflows in a new SGRT system: LUNA 3D (LAP, Florida).
Methods: Three clinical SGRT workflows were designed...

Development and Clinical Validation of a Tissue Maximum Ratio (TMR)-Based Monitor Units Second Check Script for Dynamic Conformal-Based Hyperarc Brain Radiosurgery Plans Via Scatter Correction Factors

Authors: Jacob Gooslin, Ellis Lee Johnson, Damodar Pokhrel

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperArc radiosurgery permits treatment of multiple brain lesions using a single-isocenter improving treatment planning efficiency and workflow. A key stereotactic planning aspect is an indep...

Development of a Novel 3D-Printed Heterogeneous Phantom for Liver SBRT Dose Verification in Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Treatment.

Authors: Dr. Sheaka Alobaidli, Anju K V, Dr. Chiranjib Konar, Sreejesh MS, Dr. Vijayaprabhu N, Dr. Deepti Sharma, Dr. Hanuman Prasad Yadav

Affiliation: Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Amity institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences(ILBS)

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The accuracy of dose delivery in stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is critical for effectively treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aims to develop patient-specific 3D-p...

Differential Hole-Size Lattice Patterns for Escalating SFRT Dose to Large, Deep-Seated, and Unresectable Masses

Authors: Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel, William St. Clair

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Development of a novel spatially fractionated radiotherapy (SFRT) lattice deployment method featuring a large high-dose sphere at the tumorโ€™s center, surrounded by smaller diameter spheres. W...

Dosimetric Comparison of Lattice and 3D Grid VMAT Planning for Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy

Authors: Minbin Chen, Gang Liu, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Mingyuan Ye, Fang-Fang Yin, Lihua Zhang, Haiming Zhu

Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to conduct a dosimetric comparison between lattice radiotherapy (LRT) and 3D grid treatment planning techniques, focusing on their differences in delivering three-dimensional ...

Enhancing the Capability of Intrafractional Target Tracking for Prostate SBRT Via Tissue Decomposition Imaging

Authors: Sarah Burleson, Antonio L. Damato, Yabo Fu, Laura Happersett, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Himanshu Nagar, Pengpeng Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: An iodinated hydrogel perirectal spacer, injected between the prostate and rectum, reduces rectal high-dose exposure during prostate SBRT. We assessed the feasibility of tracking the spacer a...

Evaluation of Hybrid Dynamic Conformal Arc Planning for SRS and SBRT Treatment

Authors: Pat Esposito, Ashley Klein, Carmine Verna, Ling Zhuang

Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimetric parameters and treatment delivery efficiency between volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and hybrid dynamic conformal arc (HDCA) on SRS and SBRT planning through st...

Evaluation of the Extrapolated Output Factors of Varian's Halycon Beam Model for Fields Smaller Than 1 Cm with AAA and Acurosxb

Authors: Arjit K. Baghwala, Devin J. Olek, Parth K. Patel, Ramiro Pino, Adam Yanez

Affiliation: Houston Methodist Hospital, Kaiser Permanente

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Halcyon beam model in Eclipse is immutable and only includes output factors (OF) for fields down to 1x1 cm2. The TPS must extrapolate OFs for smaller fields used in stereotactic (SRS/SBRT...

Exploring the Compatibility of VMAT and Respiratory Beam Gating on MR-Linac: A Proof-of-Concept Study

Authors: Caiden Atienza, Pim T. S. Borman, Martin F. Fast, Daniel E. Hyer, Bas W. Raaymakers, Jeffrey E. Snyder, Prescilla Uijtewaal, Peter Woodhead

Affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Yale New Haven Health, University of Iowa

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
On conventional C-arm linacs, VMAT is the preferred delivery modality due to its superior efficiency and highly conformal dose distributions. MR-linacs offer superior soft-tissue imaging t...

Feasibility Study of Ethos Artificial-Intelligence Online Adaptive Prostate SBRT

Authors: Miguel Albaladejo, Ana Corbalan, Aitor Ortega, Vicente Puchades, David Ramos, Alfredo Serna-Berna, Jonattan Suarez

Affiliation: Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucia

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Prostate SBRT treatments are frequently delivered using standard VMAT IGRT technique. The aim of this study is to test the feasibility of Ethos Artificial Intelligence (AI) prostate SBRT b...

Feasibility of Rapidarc Dynamic for Lattice Radiation Therapy of Bulky Liver Tumors

Authors: Christine V. Chung, Laurence Edward Court, Meena S. Khan, Ethan B. Ludmir, Rachael M. Martin Paulpeter, Saurabh Shashikumar Nair, Callistus M. Nguyen, Joshua S. Niedzielski, Luis Augusto Perles

Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT) has re-emerged as an efficacious treatment approach for bulky solid tumors. RapidArc Dynamic (RAD) has unique beam delivery capabilities that m...

Functional MRI Guided Partial Tumor Irradiation to Improve Tumor Control and Spare Tumor Microenvironment

Authors: Bingqi Guo, Ping Xia

Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) delivers a โ€œGRIDโ€ or โ€œlatticeโ€ of high and low doses to tumors to increase tumor control, minimize normal tissue damage, and preserve the im...

Impac of Respiratory Motion on Dosimetric and Biological Outcomes in Lung Cancer SIB-SBRT: A 4D Dose Calculation Approach

Authors: Xiangli Cui, Lingling Liu

Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Respiratory motion introduces substantial dose uncertainties in lung cancer radiotherapy, particularly affecting dose distribution in Simultaneous Integrated Boost-Stereotactic Body Radiot...

Impact of IMRT Beam Scatter and Electronic Noise on Real-Time Kv and Fluoroscopy Image Quality

Authors: Wei Luo, Cameron Thayer-Freeman, Yifeng Zhao

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time Kilovoltage (kV) imaging has emerged as a powerful clinical aid, providing high-precision localization of moving targets during treatment. However, the Megavoltage (MV) treatment be...

Investigation into the Robustness of Spine Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Plans to Patient Setup Errors

Authors: Yukio Fujita, Syoma Ide, Fumiki Ito, Kei Ito, Satoshi Kito, Keiko Murofushi, Yujiro Nakajima, Yuhi Suda, Kentaro Taguchi, Naoki Tohyama, Fumiya Tsurumaki, Riku Watanabe

Affiliation: Komazawa University Graduate School, Komazawa University, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spine stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) demands high precision due to the target's proximity to the spinal cord and steep dose gradients, which complicate treatment planning. Consequently...

Investigation of Triggered Imaging and Auto Beam Hold Using a Dynamic Thorax Phantom for Intra-Fraction Motion Management

Authors: Liu Hong, Zhong Su

Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

Abstract Preview: Purpose: During treatment delivery on TrueBeam platform 2.7, Triggered Imaging (TI) enables kV images acquisition at regular intervals and Auto Beam Hold (ABH) provides beam pausing if the target is m...

Patient-Specific Bio-Morphological Features in Cherenkov Imaging for Positioning Verification: A Retrospective Analysis in Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (aPBI) VMAT Radiotherapy

Authors: Yao Chen, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous, Rongxiao Zhang

Affiliation: Dartmouth College, University of Missouri, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Precise patient positioning is critical in accelerated partial breast irradiation (aPBI) to ensure accurate dose delivery to the tumor bed while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tis...

Presenting a Novel Treatment Scheme for Debulking Unresectable Large Tumors: Feasibility, Safety and Patient Reported Early Clinical Outcomes of SBRT Immediately Post-Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy Delivery

Authors: James Knight II, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair, Eddy S Yang

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Highly-heterogenous sieve-like dose distribution via SFRT to large/bulky tumors (โ‰ฅ6 cm) could enhance tumor cell-death via both direct/indirect cell-kill mechanisms. Adding highly-conformal S...

Retrospective Comparison of Treatment Plan Quality As a Function of Delivery Time for SBRT Thoracic Tumors

Authors: Danielle Renee Daiger, Nicholas N. Sperling

Affiliation: University of Toledo, University of Toledo Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To retrospectively evaluate the impact of planned delivery time on plan quality metrics for breath-hold VMAT SBRT thoracic cancer patients.
Methods:
Patients treated for SBRT thoraci...

Significantly Limiting Posterior Gantry Angles in Prostate VMAT Optimization: A Dosimetric Assessment of Plan Quality

Authors: Yijian Cao, Sean T Grace, Marissa Joyce Vaccarelli

Affiliation: Northwell

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study investigates the dosimetric efficacy of significantly limiting gantry angles in prostate radiation therapy to as a promising strategy to maintain plan quality while enhancing ma...

Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery for Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia: Presenting Efficient Clinic Workflow, Dosimetric Analysis and Patients Reported Clinical Results

Authors: Karam Ayoub, Aaron B Hesselson, Ronald C McGarry, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Department of Cardiology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Noninvasive stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRS) is emerging treatment option for advanced heart failure patients with refractory-ventricular tachycardia (rVT) who experienced recurrent impl...

Targeted Multi-Criteria Optimization for Rapid Improvement of Organ-at-Risk Dose in the Setting of Prostate Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

Authors: Alyssa Gadsby, William J. Godwin, Daniel G. McDonald, Jean L. Peng, Alek K. Rapchak, Sean A Roles, Austin M. Skinner, Stephanie Tan

Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To utilize multi-criteria optimization (MCO) in a targeted fashion to quickly and easily improve dose to the rectum when treating the prostate with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)....

Treatment Machine Matching for ELM in Eclipse v18.0 By Adjusting Physical Leaf Gap

Authors: Quyen Duong, Si Young Jang, Soyoung Lee, Samuel Ming Ho Luk

Affiliation: Boston University, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Vermont Medical Center, Boston Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the clinical impact of physical MLC gaps changes with Millennium 120 MLC on Enhanced Leaf Modeling (ELM) and patient plans, and to establish a new MLC model in Eclipse v18.0 on...

Using a-Si 1200 Epid Portal Dosimetry for VMAT Commissioning

Authors: Ryan Burri, Nazanin Hoshyar, Jerry W. McCoy, Yulin Song, Huma Syed

Affiliation: Bay Pines VA Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The study aimed to streamline traditionally manual, iterative, and time-consuming VMAT commissioning process. The goal was to identify an optimal set of MLC dosimetric parameters that minimiz...